Week 11 is one of the most exciting times in pregnancy, as it marks the end of the first trimester.
During this stage, the body has started making significant changes in both the mother’s body and the baby’s growth and development. Pregnancy at 11 weeks is how many months?
Size of the baby at Pregnancy Week 11
When you are 11 weeks pregnant, the baby is around 41 mm in length, resembling the size of a fig.
Pregnancy at 11 weeks is how many months?
When you are 11 weeks pregnant, you are 2 months and 3 weeks into the pregnancy and have around 29 weeks until delivery.
11 Weeks Pregnant: Mother’s body changes
Bump: By the end of the first trimester, which is when you are 11 weeks pregnant, the baby bump will be somewhat for most women. And those who do not have a visible baby bump might have changes that the mother can feel.
Breast changes: As the pregnancy progresses and the body prepares to nurse the baby, the breasts can become fuller, and the nipples and breasts can become more sore and sensitive.
Increased energy levels: By the end of the first trimester, the energy level of the mother would have drastically improved. Since the morning sickness would have most probably subsided, the mother could eat better and satisfy her cravings.
Skin changes: Most pregnant women develop sensitivity and produce more oil than usual during pregnancy. Some might even develop a darkening of the skin around the neck and a dark vertical line in the center of the belly button called the linea nigra.
11 weeks pregnant: symptoms
Reduced morning sickness: As you are nearing the second trimester, morning sickness and nausea will have subsided to a great extent, which in turn makes you feel a lot more brisk and energetic.
Frequent Urination: With the growing belly, the frequent urge to urinate increases, and it is one of the common symptoms that lasts throughout the pregnancy.
Food Aversions and Cravings: Towards the end of the first trimester, you might have a lot more food cravings. Food aversions are yet another common symptom of pregnancy, which can continue in the 11th week of pregnancy too.
Dizziness: Since your body isn’t producing enough blood yet for the circulatory system, you are more likely to experience fatigue and dizziness.
Urinary incontinence: The hormonal changes during pregnancy loosen the pelvic floor muscle, which can lead to urinary incontinence, which is the leakage of urine while coughing or sneezing. Urinary incontinence is common for most women during pregnancy.
Leg or foot cramps: Leg or foot cramps are most likely to occur during this time of pregnancy. Ensure to drink plenty of water and eat ample amounts of foods high in calcium, potassium, and magnesium.
Mood swings: Blame it on the pregnancy hormones. Mood swings are one of the most common symptoms throughout pregnancy. Some women might have relief from mood swings once they reach the second trimester.
11 Weeks Pregnant: Fetal Growth
Size of the baby: When you are 11 weeks pregnant, the fetus has grown to the size of a lime and measures around 1.6 inches in length. By the 11th week of pregnancy, the baby’s head is almost half the size of the body.
Organ formation: The baby’s organs would have developed a lot, including the vital organs such as the liver, kidneys, lungs, and brain.
The baby’s liver is producing red blood cells at around 11 weeks of pregnancy. The baby’s back is lengthening, and its body is beginning to straighten.
Skin formation: Over the past few weeks, skin formation has happened. Around the 11th week of pregnancy, the baby’s toes and fingers start to separate, and a thin layer of skin begins to develop, which will be the finger and toe nails.
Facial features: The baby’s facial features, such as the eyes and ears, are developing well. At 11 weeks, the face of the fetus is getting broader, and the eyes are starting to get separated.
Development of genitals: From around 11 weeks of pregnancy, the fetus’s external genitalia starts to develop either into a penis or a labia and clitoris.
Back bone: The baby’s back is now soft and tender. Around 11 weeks into pregnancy, the baby can flex its backbone well.
Scans and tests at 11 weeks of pregnancy
The nuchal transparency scan, or NT scan, is typically performed around 11 to 13 weeks of pregnancy. Around this time, NT scan along with a blood test called double marker test is carried out to check for any chromosomal abnormalities in the baby including Down syndrome, trisomy 13, Edward’s syndrome, and heart defects.
The NT scan is an ultrasound scan that measures the amount of fluid behind your baby’s neck in the first trimester of pregnancy. A nuchal transparency value less than 3.5 mm is considered normal.
The blood test is called a double marker test, which, as the name suggests, checks for substances PAPP-A (pregnancy-associated plasma protein-A) and beta HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin).
Healthcare experts review both the ultrasound and the double-marker blood test report to check your baby’s risk of having chromosomal abnormalities.
Conclusion
This week, you will feel a lot better than you used to in the early days of pregnancy. The second trimester is about to begin, and the morning sickness and nausea will be reduced. You may feel the urge to eat more and crave certain foods.
Be mindful of what you eat, and always prefer fresh, home-cooked meals over outside food. It is important to not miss out on any prenatal medicine prescribed by your gynecologist.
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FAQ:
1. How should I feel at 11 weeks pregnant?
At 11 weeks of pregnancy, you may still have morning sickness and nausea. Most women do not have a noticeable baby bump yet. You are about to enter the second trimester in two weeks.
2. Can I feel my baby at 11 weeks?
At 11 weeks of pregnancy, it is probably too soon to find the baby’s movement yet. It will take at least 16 to 25 weeks for you to feel your baby’s movement.
3. What should my baby be doing at 11 weeks pregnant?
At 11 weeks of pregnancy, the baby’s face is taking shape, with more defined features such as the eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. Hair follicles and nail buds are developing as well. The hands and toes are separating from webbed structures.
4. Does your belly show at 11 weeks?
Not a lot of women start showing during the 11th week of pregnancy. You might gain some weight, which makes the belly area more prominent.
5. What not to do at 11 weeks pregnant?
Things to avoid at 11 weeks of pregnancy:
- Avoid vigorous exercise.
- Avoid hot tubs.
- Do not miss out on any prenatal scans and appointments.
- Do not miss out on prenatal supplements.
- Avoid certain foods, including those with a high mercury content.
- Avoid junk, canned, and processed food.
- Limit caffeine intake.
- Avoid raw or undercooked meat and eggs.
- Avoid unpasteurized milk.
Apart from this, it is also important to avoid alcohol and smoking during pregnancy. Ensure to consult with your gynecologist for more details.
